Multi-cultural Odes: Composer, Violinist, and Educator Jessie Montgomery is a Nonstop Force

By Thomas May | From the March-April 2021 issue of Strings magazine An unmistakable harmony holds sway in Jessie Montgomery’s creative work. Her attunement to larger cultural contexts is eloquent and persuasive. Take Banner, Montgomery’s contribution to the tributes marking the U.S. National Anthem’s bicentennial in 2014. A compact, powerful piece for string quartet and … Continue reading Multi-cultural Odes: Composer, Violinist, and Educator Jessie Montgomery is a Nonstop Force